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    Question

    Ram and Lakhan started a business by investing Rs.

    72000 and Rs. 90000 respectively. After 4 months Lakhan withdraws 4/9 of his investment. In 5 months after, he again invested 11/9 of its original investment. If the total earned profit at the end of the year, is Rs. 234480, then who will get more money and by how much?
    A Ram, Rs. 27120 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lakhan, Rs. 27120 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ram, Rs. 24270 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lakhan, Rs. 24270 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Ram, Rs 31290 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total Capital invested by Ram in 1 year = 72000 × 12 = Rs. 864000   Total Capital invested by Lakhan in 1 year = 90000 × 4 + (90000 - 40000) × 5 + (50000 + 110000) × 3 = 360000 + 250000 + 480000 = 1090000 According to the question, (432 + 545) units = 234480 977 units = 234480 1 unit = Rs. 240 Difference in Profit = (545 - 432) × 240 = Rs . 27120 It means Lakhan will get Rs. 27120 more than Ram. 

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